Louiseann King is a sculptor/installation artist and academic based in Eganstown, a physical and historical landscape which is highly charged, complex and capable of subtle and dramatic change. She is a maker and a collector of time and place; her practice is one where she works with nuance, subtlety, the liminal, the forgotten and the […]

The Numina sisters are a talented family of artists who were taught to paint by their female relatives connected across the Central Desert region of the Northern Territory. Their aunties are renowned artists Kathleen and Gloria Petyarre. Their mother’s Country is at remote Stirling Station, while their father is from the Utopia community. The Numina […]

Marlene Gilson The Landing Aunty Marlene Gilson is a Wathaurung (Wadawarrung) Elder living on country in Gordon, near Ballarat. A visual artist who discovered painting later in life, Aunty Marlene’s paintings explore Aboriginal myth and stories of the goldfields. Her work is marked by a naive style which references her Indigenous and European ancestry. She […]

Testament presents a decade of acquisitions purchased with the generous assistance of the Robert Salzer foundation. The exhibition reveals the dynamic uptake of textiles in Australia's contemporary art practice, showcasing new and unexpected approaches to textiles in art.

Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm Weekends 10am to 4pm Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day This exhibition, selected from the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s extensive collection, celebrates the first encounters between white explorers, scientists and settlers with the animals of the Southern Continent and highlights the prevailing perceptions and […]

Presenting a selection of the collections best loved works alongside some of its rarely seen gems, the half century milestone of the Ararat Gallery provides a moment to reflect on the importance of the TAMA collection. An extraordinary repository that tracks the development of fibre based practice from the early 1970s through to today; a […]

This exhibition, selected from the Art Gallery of Ballarat's extensive collection, celebrates the first encounters between white explorers, scientists and settlers with the animals of the Southern Continent and highlights the prevailing perceptions amd depictions of native fauna of the period.

Referencing the expedition of the Fench explorer Nicolas Baudin (1754-1803), Mason's reliquaries are a contemporary interpretation of early contact with the politics of exploration, discovery and colonial prospecting using stone, pewter, gold leaf surfaced cast resin and French historical objects.

Gallery 127 is delighted to present this collection of paintings by Mal Gilmour following his successful exhibition in March 2017. Along with traditional bush scenes the addition of ‘aging’ farm equipment and vehicles in some of the works, has brought a new dimension to this artist‘s paintings. Whether familiar with the Gilmour style or newly […]

Tamara Bekier had six nationalities by the time she was nineteen. Gossamer Threads focusses on people and their life journey, including her experiences growing up in war-torn Europe. Over time Bekier’s painting style has evolved through experimentation with colour, texture and juxtaposition of light and dark. This exhibition will feature her latest paintings, drawings, ceramics […]

Ballarat International Foto Biennale in collaboration with Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat presents a Regional Victoria exclusive of two significant Dutch photographers, Erwin Olaf and Hendrik Kerstens, paying homage to the traditional Flemish masters of the 16th Century. This exhibition is toured by the Kingdom of the Netherlands. This exciting exhibition is open seven days and […]

An exhibition of drawings and paintings inspired by the films of Yasujirō Ozu as well as a large selection of other various work completed over the past few years. Opening Night: Thursday 15 November 6.00 PM

Buy Art : Buy Local A CHRISTMAS TRADE SHOW OF SELECT BALLARAT ARTISTS 14 NOVEMBER - 23 DECEMBER 2018 Buy Art : Buy Local is a celebration of the energies, efforts and activities of practising artists in the Ballarat region. A curated group of artists have been invited to show their works, with a focus […]

Infocus Photography & Video is proud to present international film photographer Kikie Wilkins' first solo exhibition this summer. Opening on 14 November 2018, Kikie's work "combines the elements of street photography with an engrained reverie for cultural and architectural monuments", and displays both the sedate monochrome of old and the riotous colour of new, all captured […]

Buy Art : Buy Local is a celebration of the energies, efforts and activities of practising artists in the Ballarat region. A curated group of artists have been invited to show their works, with a focus on pieces that can be purchased, gifted or collected. The Lost Ones Contemporary Art Gallery firmly believes in the […]

“The centre is home to what is the most important artefact of the Eureka Rebellion, the iconic Southern Cross flag. It was sewn by three local women, but the role of women in the Eureka Rebellion was much more than we were taught at school,” - Hon. Mary Delahunty, G.A.I.C., Board Director, Her Place Women’s Museum Australia.

First Victorian solo exhibition of recent works by artist Deny Christian. Christian has had an extraordinary artistic career spanning more than four decades. Supremely well versed in the art of portraiture and still life, Christian works in the classical tradition and creates both beautiful and incredibly naturalistic artworks. She believes in the artistic movement known […]

EXHIBITION DATES & OPENING HOURS 24 November – 10 February Open 10am – 5pm daily LOCALS RULE: Identity uncovers a diversity of artistic practice from the Ballarat region. The exhibition showcases the talents of eleven local artists, who explore the theme of identity and what it means to be an artist working in a regional […]

Local print maker and multi-media artist, Jessica Schroeter is currently showing her exhibition Wallflower in the Unicorn Lane Gallery. Schroeter’s group of small prints explore the every-day and her latest inspiration, wall papers collected from her thrift store finds. The marks and patterns found in these images have informed her pastel abstract compositions. Wallflower captures […]

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Once again the Summer Exhibition of Art is on display at the Trades Hall Camp Street, Ballarat. This is a free event open 10:00am to 5:00pm Thursday to Sunday each week from 30 November to 23 December. A wide selection of original artworks for sale in a variety of mediums and genres. Also available original […]

DELVE 18 showcases recent work by Masters and PhD research candidates at the Arts Academy, Federation University Australia. With candidates at varying stages of their research, this exhibition reflects diverse ideas and bold approaches to the students' individual field of enquiry. This exhibition is also an indicator of the continuing long and proud history of […]